April 14, 2015, 2:56AM

The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, Congress' first legislative effort to muscle into the continuing talks to rein in Iran's nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions, will formally go before the committee on Tuesday afternoon. Full story »

April 08, 2015, 11:01PM

White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett issued a statement Wednesday in response to an online petition for Leelah Alcorn, 17, of Kings Mills﻿, Ohio, a transgender youth who committed suicide in December. Full story »

March 25, 2015, 8:00AM

"I've been fortunate enough to meet a couple of U.S. presidents, but I've never been to the White House - so that alone is going to be so cool," says Michael Symon of his invitation to cook at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll: Restaurant Row. Full story »

March 20, 2015, 10:42PM

President Barack Obama is expected to announce plans next week to slow down the pace of troop withdrawals between now and the end of 2016 to maintain security in Afghanistan. But the White House on Friday night tamped down expectations raised earlier by an administration official that it could reconsider its plan to remove nearly all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2016. Full story »

March 18, 2015, 7:09PM

President Barack Obama spoke before the City Club of Cleveland on the subject of middle-class economics and manufacturing. Watch highlights of the speech that took place at the Cleveland Convention Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.

February 15, 2015, 8:45AM

President Obama's request for authorization to use military force against the Islamic State plus a slowdown in the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan signals an increase in U.S. military presence overseas, which is an about-face from his original pledge to reduce involvement in foreign conflicts. Full story »

February 11, 2015, 5:24PM

Also, parking dispute may have led to fatal shootings of three Muslim family members in North Carolina; head of Boston's public transportation system resigning over rail service suspension; former basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian dies at 84; murder trial begins for man accused of killing Marine for whom "American Sniper" is based; Costa Concordia captain sentenced to 16 years in prison; and Western diplomats and staff flee Yemen. Full story »

January 21, 2015, 12:35AM

The president's address drew a quick response on Twitter and the response wasn't surprising ... Democrats and other liberals cheered the president's proposals while Republicans and conservatives didn't like what he had to say. Full story »

January 18, 2015, 8:45AM

The Republican majority on Capitol Hill hasn't sounded receptive to many of the new White House proposals, such as free community college and added paid sick leave for employees. On some areas there appears to be early agreement, but nearly everywhere else, the most aggressive White House plans appear likely to be blocked. Full story »

January 17, 2015, 1:51AM

resident Barack Obama came out swinging Friday against congressional attempts to slap fresh sanctions on Iran, warning such a move would likely destroy nuclear talks and increase prospects for a military showdown. Vowing to veto any sanctions that reach his desk, Obama pleaded, "Just hold your fire." Full story »

January 14, 2015, 4:50PM

Also, Arizona man arrested in two 1992 Phoenix-area murders; U.S. astronauts evacuated from International Space Station; request to delay Boston Marathon bombing trial denied; President Obama's approval rating improves; main section of AirAsia Flight 8501 found in Java Sea; and U.S. and Iranian diplomats resume talks on nuclear program. Full story »

January 06, 2015, 2:42PM

Hours after supporters of the bipartisan bill to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, which is sponsored by all 54 Senate Republicans and six Democrats, announced its introduction, the White House said for the first time that President Barack Obama would veto it. Full story »

December 29, 2014, 5:19PM

Also, President Obama threatens to veto legislation in 2015; two men ambush Los Angeles police officers; Massachusetts mother pleads not guilty in deaths of infants; George H.W. Bush's breathing returns to normal; healthcare worker with Ebola treated in Scotland; and Greek Parliament fails to avert early general election. Full story »